Illinois Multistate Pharmacy
Jurisprudence Examination MPJE
Ultimate Exam
**Question 1.** Which of the following individuals is required to hold an active
Illinois pharmacist license to dispense medication?
A) Pharmacy technician
B) Pharmacy intern
C) Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC)
D) Certified pharmacy manager
Answer: C
Explanation: Only a licensed pharmacist may dispense medication. The PIC must
hold an active Illinois pharmacist license and is ultimately responsible for all
dispensing activities.
**Question 2.** In Illinois, how many continuing education (CE) hours must a
pharmacist complete annually, and which specific topics are mandated?
A) 20 hours, including immunization and narcotics management
B) 30 hours, including ethics and pharmacy law only
C) 20 hours, including implicit bias awareness and sexual harassment prevention
D) 15 hours, including compounding and sterile technique
Answer: C
Explanation: Illinois requires pharmacists to complete 20 CE hours each year, with
at least 2 hours devoted to implicit bias awareness and 2 hours to sexual
harassment prevention.
, Illinois Multistate Pharmacy
Jurisprudence Examination MPJE
Ultimate Exam
**Question 3.** When a pharmacy changes its Pharmacist-in-Charge, what is the
required notification timeline to the Illinois Department of Financial and
Professional Regulation (IDFPR)?
A) Within 24 hours of the change
B) Within 5 business days of the change
C) No notification is required if the new PIC is already licensed in Illinois
D) Within 30 days of the change
Answer: B
Explanation: Illinois law mandates that the pharmacy must notify the IDFPR of a
PIC change within five business days.
**Question 4.** According to Illinois regulations, what is the maximum number of
pharmacy technicians a single pharmacist may directly supervise in a community
pharmacy?
A) 3 technicians
B) 5 technicians
C) No specific limit, provided the pharmacist can maintain oversight
D) 2 technicians
Answer: C
Explanation: Illinois law does not set a numeric limit on technicians per
pharmacist; the pharmacist must ensure adequate supervision and control over
all pharmacy operations.
, Illinois Multistate Pharmacy
Jurisprudence Examination MPJE
Ultimate Exam
**Question 5.** Which of the following physical standards is required for a
community pharmacy in Illinois?
A) A separate room for controlled-substance storage with a dedicated alarm
system
B) A minimum of two sinks, one for hand washing and one for instrument
cleaning
C) A temperature-controlled medication refrigerator that records temperature
logs daily
D) A fire-sprinkler system covering the entire pharmacy floor
Answer: C
Explanation: Illinois requires medication refrigerators to maintain appropriate
temperatures and have daily temperature logs to ensure drug stability.
**Question 6.** How long must a pharmacy in Illinois retain original prescription
records for non-controlled substances?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 5 years
D) 7 years
Answer: C
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Jurisprudence Examination MPJE
Ultimate Exam
Explanation: Illinois law mandates a five-year retention period for all prescription
records, regardless of schedule.
**Question 7.** Which of the following elements is not required on a valid Illinois
prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance?
A) Patient’s full name and address
B) Prescriber’s DEA number
C. Date of birth of the patient
D) Quantity of the drug to be dispensed
Answer: C
Explanation: The patient’s DOB is not a required element; the prescription must
include patient name, address, drug name, strength, dosage form, quantity,
directions for use, prescriber’s signature, and DEA number for Schedule II.
**Question 8.** In Illinois, which of the following professionals is authorized to
prescribe a Schedule III medication?
A) Optometrist
B) Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
C) Physician Assistant (PA) under a supervising physician’s protocol
D) Registered Dietitian
Answer: C
Jurisprudence Examination MPJE
Ultimate Exam
**Question 1.** Which of the following individuals is required to hold an active
Illinois pharmacist license to dispense medication?
A) Pharmacy technician
B) Pharmacy intern
C) Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC)
D) Certified pharmacy manager
Answer: C
Explanation: Only a licensed pharmacist may dispense medication. The PIC must
hold an active Illinois pharmacist license and is ultimately responsible for all
dispensing activities.
**Question 2.** In Illinois, how many continuing education (CE) hours must a
pharmacist complete annually, and which specific topics are mandated?
A) 20 hours, including immunization and narcotics management
B) 30 hours, including ethics and pharmacy law only
C) 20 hours, including implicit bias awareness and sexual harassment prevention
D) 15 hours, including compounding and sterile technique
Answer: C
Explanation: Illinois requires pharmacists to complete 20 CE hours each year, with
at least 2 hours devoted to implicit bias awareness and 2 hours to sexual
harassment prevention.
, Illinois Multistate Pharmacy
Jurisprudence Examination MPJE
Ultimate Exam
**Question 3.** When a pharmacy changes its Pharmacist-in-Charge, what is the
required notification timeline to the Illinois Department of Financial and
Professional Regulation (IDFPR)?
A) Within 24 hours of the change
B) Within 5 business days of the change
C) No notification is required if the new PIC is already licensed in Illinois
D) Within 30 days of the change
Answer: B
Explanation: Illinois law mandates that the pharmacy must notify the IDFPR of a
PIC change within five business days.
**Question 4.** According to Illinois regulations, what is the maximum number of
pharmacy technicians a single pharmacist may directly supervise in a community
pharmacy?
A) 3 technicians
B) 5 technicians
C) No specific limit, provided the pharmacist can maintain oversight
D) 2 technicians
Answer: C
Explanation: Illinois law does not set a numeric limit on technicians per
pharmacist; the pharmacist must ensure adequate supervision and control over
all pharmacy operations.
, Illinois Multistate Pharmacy
Jurisprudence Examination MPJE
Ultimate Exam
**Question 5.** Which of the following physical standards is required for a
community pharmacy in Illinois?
A) A separate room for controlled-substance storage with a dedicated alarm
system
B) A minimum of two sinks, one for hand washing and one for instrument
cleaning
C) A temperature-controlled medication refrigerator that records temperature
logs daily
D) A fire-sprinkler system covering the entire pharmacy floor
Answer: C
Explanation: Illinois requires medication refrigerators to maintain appropriate
temperatures and have daily temperature logs to ensure drug stability.
**Question 6.** How long must a pharmacy in Illinois retain original prescription
records for non-controlled substances?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 5 years
D) 7 years
Answer: C
, Illinois Multistate Pharmacy
Jurisprudence Examination MPJE
Ultimate Exam
Explanation: Illinois law mandates a five-year retention period for all prescription
records, regardless of schedule.
**Question 7.** Which of the following elements is not required on a valid Illinois
prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance?
A) Patient’s full name and address
B) Prescriber’s DEA number
C. Date of birth of the patient
D) Quantity of the drug to be dispensed
Answer: C
Explanation: The patient’s DOB is not a required element; the prescription must
include patient name, address, drug name, strength, dosage form, quantity,
directions for use, prescriber’s signature, and DEA number for Schedule II.
**Question 8.** In Illinois, which of the following professionals is authorized to
prescribe a Schedule III medication?
A) Optometrist
B) Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
C) Physician Assistant (PA) under a supervising physician’s protocol
D) Registered Dietitian
Answer: C
